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Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:16:14 +0100
Chesham burglar jailed for Bucks break-in spree
A Chesham burglar who stole a 13-year-old’s money box during a spree of break-ins has been locked up.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Fury as 'majestic' oak tree in Clappins Lane, Walters Ash, faces the chop by developers building controversial housing estate
A “majestic and beloved” oak tree is at risk of being chopped down by developers building 63 new homes – prompting a fierce campaign from residents desperate to save it.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Chesham: Former florist set to be converted into nail and beauty salon
A former Chesham florist is set to be turned into a nail bar and beauty salon.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 09:00:00 +0100
Work starts to undo damage to Burnham Beeches caused by lockdown visitors
Works to restore Burnham Beeches and Stoke Common after "severe damage" was caused to the green spaces during the Covid lockdown are now underway after area were completely trampled by visitors.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:02:17 +0100
Marlow residents react to Lidl's approved plans to open store in the town
Last week Marlow residents learned that Lidl has had plans to open a new store in the town approved.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:45:59 +0100
Audi driver speeding in Maidenhead “needed the facilities”
An Audi driver who was caught driving at nearly 80mph in a 40mph zone avoided punishment after providing a laundry list of excuses – including that he “needed the facilities.”

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:34:25 +0100
Traveller site in Flackwell Heath to get bigger to make room for ‘growing family’
A traveller site in Bucks could get bigger under new plans – to make room for ‘growing families’.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:55:20 +0100
High Wycombe woman stole £500-worth of bedding from B&M
A woman from High Wycombe who stole nearly £500-worth of bedding from B&M has been given a suspended jail sentence.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:27:36 +0100
Retired Stoke Poges crane driver died following fall
A retired crane driver from Stoke Poges has died after he fell in his home.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:44:40 +0100
Chesham: Piles of unwanted clothes, shoes and other items dumped outside charity shops
Chesham residents have been warned they face fines of up to £400 after piles of unwanted clothes, bags and other household items were found dumped outside charity shops.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:06:01 +0100
Russell Howard and John Bishop to headline first-ever Marlow Comedy Weekender
Russell Howard and John Bishop are set to headline the first-ever Marlow Comedy Weekender next month.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:31:08 +0100
Investigation underway into alleged electoral fraud in Totteridge and Bowerdean
AN investigation into allegations of electoral fraud in is underway.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:38:26 +0100
Things to do for Father's Day around Buckinghamshire
There are plenty of special ways to treat dad this Father’s Day around Bucks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:00:00 +0100
Haynes Gourmet create GoFundMe page to help with roof payments
A gourmet business in Marlow has created a GoFundMe page to help pay off its bill for a brand new roof.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:37:41 +0100
High Wycombe's new mayor is officially elected in low-key ceremony
High Wycombe's new mayor has been officially elected, saying she is "honoured and privileged" to take on the role.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:32:15 +0100
Keir Starmer back Labour’s Chesham and Amersham by-election candidate
The Labour Party has a famous link to Chesham and Amersham; the father of the NHS, Nye Bevan, lived at Asheridge Farm just outside Chesham from 1954 until he passed away in 1960. Bevan Hill is named after him.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:19:46 +0100
Harrison Ford to shoot fifth Indiana Jones movie in Bucks
Hollywood legend Harrison Ford is expected to fly over to Pinewood Studios to continue shooting the fifth Indiana Jones movie.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:45:46 +0100
Met Office issue yellow warning as heavy rain is expected
The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for London and the South East of England.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 11:21:48 +0100
Fire crews called to vehicle fire on M40
A vehicle is apparently on fire on the M40 this morning.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:32:15 +0100
Beaconsfield recycling centre forced to shut after fire in waste container
Beaconsfield Household Recycling Centre is shut after a fire.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:19:52 +0100
Milton Keynes man jailed for drink-driving in a lorry
A 44-year-old man who drove a lorry for more than 40 miles whilst being three times over the legal drink-drive limit has been jailed.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 08:05:18 +0100
'More than 20' 999 calls are made as garages catch fire in Aylesbury
More than 20 calls were made to the emergency services as a fire was seen in Aylesbury.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:33:04 +0100
Driver arrested for alleged motoring offences in Milton Keynes
A driver has been arrested for two alleged motoring offences in Milton Keynes.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:01:00 +0100
In the dock: Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court - May 5 to 7
Weekly round-up of hearings at Wycombe Magistrates' Court:

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:09:51 +0100
6 lockdown rules set to remain in place ahead of Boris Johnson's speech
Boris Johnson will be accompanied by Professor Chris Whitty and Sir Patrick Vallance during today's Downing Street press conference.

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 09:35:45 +0100
Vote for your favourite Bucks fish and chip shop
Fish and chips on a Friday night – it’s one of our most loved traditions and we’re on the hunt to find out who does it best here in Buckinghamshire.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 12:48:50 +0100
Police officer joins top team in Chiltern and South Bucks
An officer who has spent the last year managing Thames Valley Police's response to Covid-19 has joined the top policing team in Chiltern and South Bucks.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Election Advertising
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak: "Peter Fleet is the only candidate who has a plan to work with the government, focus on your priorities, and secure a recovery for the Chesham and Amersham constituency."

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:39:21 +0100
High Wycombe Park and Ride staff attacked in burglary
A manhunt has been launched after Park and Ride staff in High Wycombe were attacked by burglars, leaving one in hospital with serious injuries.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
When Terry Pratchett spoke to Roald Dahl for the Midweek Free Press
The Bucks Free Press has unearthed an interview believed to be between two beloved comic fantasy writers, both of whom lived in Bucks.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 17:51:19 +0100
Martin Lewis urges drivers to check their car insurance
Martin Lewis has issued urgent advice to drivers over their car insurance.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Don't ban parking near beauty spots'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:33:28 +0100
Will lockdown be eased on June 21? Here's what we know
Will England be out of lockdown on June 21? Here's what we know so far

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 10:28:14 +0100
Bletchley: Man charged after pair 'stabbed outside restaurant'
A man has been charged after two people were stabbed outside a restaurant.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Not true that Dame Cheryl resigned from cabinet over HS2'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
'Thanks to solo volunteer for clearing footpath near A413 Shardeoles underpass'
This is what you have been writing to us about this week.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Amersham gas holders – a lost landmark
With many thanks to Peter Healy who wrote a longer version of this article for the Amersham Museum website, amershammuseum.org.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
World's biggest eighties festival returns to Henley-on-Thames this summer
The world’s biggest eighties festival will be bouncing back this August - with an impressive line-up of stars.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
EVERY planning application submitted to the council this week
Wycombe area:

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0100
Archive images: Having fun on Whit Monday
The main article on the Nostalgia page describes the history of Whitsun, from its origins as a religious festival to its association today with a Bank Holiday, and an opportunity for a day of relaxation and enjoyment. Here we take a look at some of t...

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Whitsun Traditions in South Bucks
This article is by Neil Rees, who prepares Nostalgia articles for the Amersham & Chesham edition of the Bucks Free Press. Neil writes:

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Audi drink driver crashed in Amersham police chase
A teenage Audi driver who led police on a high-speed chase through Amersham while drunk crashed with three other passengers in the car.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 17:29:57 +0100
Milton Keynes drug dealer jailed after teenager died from MDMA overdose
A drug dealer who sold MDMA to a teenager who then died from an overdose has been jailed for more than four years.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Meet the candidates vying for your vote in the Chesham and Amersham by-election next week
To help Chesham and Amersham residents decide who to vote for in Thursday's by-election, we asked each candidate to sum up what they stand for.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Bucks: Ten new flats, a Job Centre, and a home extension project – five interesting plans
TEN new flats, a Job Centre, and an extension project are just some of the many applications submitted to in the last week.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Death notices in the Bucks Free Press last week
Here are the death announcements carried in the Bucks Free Press last week.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Inside the Y-shaped hillside home in Amersham
A house that divided opinion nationally and locally when it was built in the early part of the last century is on the market with a guide price of £2.5 million.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 05:00:00 +0100
Marlow landmarks in the 1980s
We're in Marlow this week for Then and Now looking at popular landmarks around the town.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:30:00 +0100
Poppy season has started in Bucks
Poppy season is here – and Bucks is blooming with delightful displays right now.

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 16:30:00 +0100
Wycombe MP Steve Baker: ‘Dramatic proposed boundary changes for Bucks’
This week, Wycombe MP Steve Baker writes exclusively to Bucks Free Press readers:



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